ABDOMINAL
THALASSEMIA
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Low Sodium Diet (Iwasan ang ma-asin na pagkain)
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High Sodium Diet (Kumain ng pagkaing mayaman sa asin)
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Thalassemia patients should avoid pork, liver, oysters, beans, beef, peanut butter and tofu from their diet. They should also avoid consumption of prunes and prune juice, watermelon, spinach, leafy green veggies, dates, broccoli, raisins and peas.
Detailed explanation-2: -Nutrition & Thalassemia It is recommended that patients going through blood transfusion should opt for a low iron diet. Avoiding iron-fortified foods like cereal, red meat, green leafy vegetables & Vitamin C-rich foods is the best option for thalassemic patients.
Detailed explanation-3: -Calcium. Many factors in thalassaemia promote calcium depletion. A diet containing adequate calcium (e.g. milk, cheese, dairy products and kale) is always recommended.